David Allen Hodges
Apr 15, 2026
David A. Hodges, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born December 9, 1948 in Akron to the late Richard and Margie (Roe) Hodges and was a 1967 graduate of Akron Buchtel High School. Dave was a proud US Army veteran having served during Vietnam and retired from Consolidated Freightways after 25 years of service....
George Albert Conkle, Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
George Albert Conkle, Jr. passed away on April 8, 2026 at the age of 67.
George was a resident of Canal Fulton and graduated from Chippewa High School and R.G. Drage Career Center.
He was employed for many years at Camp’s Auto Salvage but he will be best remembered as the owner of Oser’s Dairy and Deli for over 20 years where...
Dorothy Mae Konen
Apr 7, 2026
Dorothy M. Konen, 96 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026. A life resident of Canal Fulton, she was born August 14, 1929 to the late James and Marguerite Rohr. She was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and was dedicated to decorating the...
Beverly Jean Kiefer
Apr 4, 2026
Beverly Jean (Hogue) Kiefer, age 94, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Beverly was head cook at Northwest Local Schools in Canal Fulton for 22 years. She enjoyed many years of retirement living in Leesburg, Florida. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time golfing and bowling with her friends.
She leaves behind her 3 daughters, Sheryl (Ken) Gross, Vicki...
Karen Lee Ogg
Apr 2, 2026
Karen Lee Ogg, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully passed away April 2nd, 2026 at the age of 84.
Karen was born on November 2nd, 1941 and was the eldest daughter of Paul “Ike” and Helen (nee Schroeder) Ellis. She was born and raised in Canal Fulton and was so very proud of her town.
Karen was an...
John Hexamer
Apr 2, 2026
John Hexamer, age 81, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Born on July 27, 1944, in Canton, Ohio, John lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his community, and especially to education.
John was a proud graduate of Canton South High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s degrees in Business and Education...
LaValle Lee Bowman
Apr 1, 2026
LaValle Bowman “Bo”, 76 years old, died after a long illness. He grew up in North Hill and graduated from Akron North in 1968. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a resident of Kent for many years and called it his favorite place. Bo enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State and loved watching...
Diana Kay Pryor
Mar 31, 2026
Diana K. Pryor, a woman of unwavering faith and deep devotion, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Oakland, California, on June 19, 1951, Diana lived a life defined by her commitment to her values and the people she loved.
A cornerstone of Diana’s life was her relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her faith...
Helen Hipp
Mar 31, 2026
Helen Hipp, 89 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1936 to John and Marie Fabian. Helen lived in Akron most of her life, then moved to Barberton and finally resided in Canal Fulton at Chapel Hill Community.
She was loved by many people, family and friends....
Holly Jean Warstler
Mar 25, 2026
Holly Jean Warstler, 73 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born April 11, 1952 to the late Lawrence and Inez (Kilgore) Miller. Holly retired as an RN after 50 years having worked many years for various eldercare facilities. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Massillon and enjoyed traveling, having gone on...
David Alan Donaldson
Mar 16, 2026
David A. Donaldson, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born January 21, 1948 in Pearsall, TX to the late Boyd Donaldson and Eileen (Gay) Conley and was a proud US Navy veteran having served during Vietnam. Dave was a Vice President at First Merit Bank and retired after 33 years of service.
Dave had a...
Gladys Joann Nicolard
Mar 13, 2026
"Together Again"
On March 13, 2026, Gladys Joann Nicolard, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Born in Akron, OH to the late Minnie Bell and William Nathan Klepper. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Canal Fulton and faithfully attended Towpath Family Church of the Nazarene. She is preceded in death by the love of her life of...
Beverly Jean Craig
Mar 10, 2026
Beverly Jean Craig passed away on March 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Wilfred and Myrtle Hagen. She grew up in Minneapolis before moving to Lima, Ohio during her high school years. She graduated from Lima Central High School.
Beverly later attended and graduated from...
Gary Steven "Steve" Ott
Mar 9, 2026
Gary Steven “Steve” Ott, 73 of North Lawrence, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. Born June 23, 1952 in Orrville to the late Wilbert and Gay (Moore) Ott; he retired in 2015 from Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad after 44 years of service.
Steve enjoyed reading, collecting stamps, fishing and bird watching.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Ellen J. Groff
Mar 8, 2026
Ellen J. (Turley) Groff, 81 of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born October 14, 1944 to the late Elmer and Georgia Hazel Turley. Ellen started her real estate career at Crookston Realty and retired with over 20 years as a realtor. She enjoyed working in her yard and being outdoors.
In addition to her parents, she...
Earleene Frances (Booth) Childers
Mar 7, 2026
Earleene Frances (Booth) Childers passed away March 7, 2026 to her eternal home. She joined her faithful husband, Carl Ray Childers, who preceded her on September 22, 2009 to join him in praise of God Almighty forever and eternally.
Earleene was born October 20, 1934, the middle child, to Clarence Steffey Booth and Erma Lee (Allen) Booth in a log cabin...
Geraldine Hiles Smith
Mar 6, 2026
Geraldine Hiles Smith
November 9, 1940 – March 6, 2026
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” — Proverbs 31:28
Geraldine Hiles Smith, 85, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Clinton, Ohio, after a courageous and brief battle with cancer.
Geraldine was born in Sciotoville, Ohio, to Ashby Hiles and Lucy Fisher Hiles. She was a...
Mark R. Carothers
Feb 22, 2026
Mark R. Carothers, 68 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 13, 1957 and retired from Laborers Local 1015 after many years of service. Mark enjoyed vacations to the beach, working in his shed and being outdoors. Most importantly he loved spending time with his family and friends.
He...
Paul Gordon First
Feb 22, 2026
Paul Gordan First died peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born November 21, 1946, to Marleane and Wesley First Sr, he was the second-oldest of four boys, a leader, mentor, and pot-stirrer, who made sanity a distant dream for his mother.
Paul graduated from Manchester High School in 1964 and was introduced to Joyce after their scheming fathers played matchmaker on...
Paula Jean Colgate
Feb 16, 2026
Paula J. Colgate, 53 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Born December 17, 1972 to the late Paul and Martha Brosch, she was a 1991 graduate of Northwest High School and attended Canal Fulton Christian Fellowship. Paula worked for JR Engineering in Barberton years ago where she met her husband, and more...
